JALA helps client secure the benefits of home ownership through probate
Following the death of her mother, “Kendall,” not her real name, needed help transferring the family home into her name. JALA Attorney Jessica Farmer successfully guided Kendall through the probate process to secure full ownership of her family home. Kendall had been living in the home but faced challenges with probate, the legal process required to officially claim ownership of inherited property. Fortunately, creditor concerns were not an issue, with more than two years having passed since her mother’s death. With several siblings, all of whom were on board for the probate process, the case required coordination with the family to obtain waivers, which took some time. After obtaining the deed and preparing the pleadings, Farmer filed the case and promptly requested court orders, which were granted. Kendall was thrilled to receive the orders for the title transfer. Among other benefits, gaining title to the home allowed her to claim her portion of the homestead exemption.
